Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
8BACA3
RGB
139, 172, 163
HSL
164, 17%, 61%
HSB
164, 19%, 67%
CMYK
19, 0, 5, 33
LAB
68, -13, 1
LCH
68, 13, 177
OKLCH
0.72, 0.04, 177
XYZ
32, 38, 40
LUV
68, -17, 3
HWB
164, 55%, 33%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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